Stroke
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Spinal cord stimulation restores poststroke arm, hand function in two patients
“We found that after a few weeks of use, some of these improvements endure when the stimulation is switched off, indicating exciting avenues for...
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Two cups of coffee increase heart dangers with hypertension
Too much coffee may raise blood pressure and lead to anxiety, heart palpitations, and difficulty sleeping.
Conference Coverage
Endovascular therapy benefits large infarction: ANGEL-ASPECT
Trial stopped early because a planned interim analysis showed efficacy of endovascular therapy.
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Diabetes drug tied to lower dementia risk
Risk for dementia is doubled in adults with T2DM, say the authors of a new paper.
Conference Coverage
Tenecteplase noninferior to alteplase for ischemic stroke: TRACE-2
“The results provide further evidence to support a worldwide switch to tenecteplase as the preferred thrombolytic for acute ischemic stroke.”
Conference Coverage
STROKE AF at 3 years: High AFib rate after atherosclerotic stroke
Continuous monitoring to detect AFib should be considered in a larger population of stroke patients rather than just those with cryptogenic stroke...
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Novel neuroprotective agent promising in stroke
New findings illustrate that it is possible to improve outcomes for stroke patients “not only with reperfusion therapy but with neuroprotectants...
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Canadian guidance recommends reducing alcohol consumption
Consuming no drinks per week has benefits.
Program Profile
Transition to Tenecteplase From t-PA for Acute Ischemic Stroke at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) has been the standard IV thrombolytic drug used in acute ischemic stroke treatment since 1995. Tenecteplase...
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Advancing health equity in neurology is essential to patient care
The final plenary session at the ANA annual conference offered insights into the underlying causes of health care disparities within neurology and...